Towles Is Transferring
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It won't go through cause his transfer papers will get intercepted or dropped
I am not worried about those who aren't here. I want those who want to be here, here. CMS is right, we have basically some pussys on this team. If you don't want to be here and do the work? Leave. As for Towles? He made his decision to move on and do what's best for him. The world is full of 6'5 guys with potential. He had more than a fair chance to stake his claim here. I will not give up on this team, I still think we have the right guy at the top. That's my opinion, I am sure others have their's. We do need a few things, a new defensive coordinator, a special teams coach and an offensive line coach.
Wrong. Put Towles on Bama and nobody would be talking about him at all, because he'd be riding the bench behind Jake Coker.
I don't want to bash the kid on the way out, but c'mon folks, come back to reality.
Patrick had his chance and wasn't successful but it sure as hell wasn't all his fault. From coaching to the oline to the receivers, it all contributed to his poor performance. I really don't think he was the answer but I don't know that Barker is either. I wish him the best but this is just the tip of iceberg of the disfunction that is UK football.
I was at the game in Athens. I watched Towles closely, on and off the field. I said at the time that he looked like he'd already quit the season. He just looked like he didn't care. Now I see why.
I wish the kid the best. Although frankly, I will not miss seeing him pouting on the sideline because Barker was playing in his place. Now maybe he was cheering his team on at other times, but I sure didn't see it.
Also, I'm not sure why some of you act like Barker has shown what he can do after 2 fricken games, yet insinuate that Towles as 2 YEAR starter didn't get a fair shake, or got a raw deal. That's nonsense.
Also, I'm not sure why some of you act like Barker has shown what he can do after 2 fricken games, yet insinuate that Towles as 2 YEAR starter didn't get a fair shake, or got a raw deal. That's nonsense.
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Let him go already, don't worry you will be able to bash Drew and Phillips all that you want next year. Keep up the good work.
You're the one that seems to have a bromance going with Towles, and can't let go. Time to take his picture off your Trapper Keeper.
You're the one that seems to have a bromance going with Towles, and can't let go. Time to take his picture off your Trapper Keeper.
I guess living in Louisville and being around ul fans, some of that scum must have rubbed off to cause you to act this way. Keep that trailer trash attitude sonny.
Towles has the raw physical ability to do very well...
he never had the chance to fully get comfortable and develop here...couple HCs and OCs...a lot of youth, inexperience, and to be quite frank inferior talent all around him on the field and coaching staff...
he was never utilized as best he could be...I think Neal and Shannon both tried to mold him into their offense instead of tweaking the offense to fit him...
his athleticism and strength were never fully exploited...could have been used more as a dual threat in certain situations because of the lack of blocking and play making ability around him...
I hope he goes somewhere and is unleashed...
he never had the chance to fully get comfortable and develop here...couple HCs and OCs...a lot of youth, inexperience, and to be quite frank inferior talent all around him on the field and coaching staff...
he was never utilized as best he could be...I think Neal and Shannon both tried to mold him into their offense instead of tweaking the offense to fit him...
his athleticism and strength were never fully exploited...could have been used more as a dual threat in certain situations because of the lack of blocking and play making ability around him...
I hope he goes somewhere and is unleashed...
If I'm not mistaken Towles broke his ankle or had a high ankle sprain his freshman year.
I'd gamble and say though that the odds are is that he is transferring due to coaching. this is what his buddy the Lorenzen said...... "Well I wish I were surprised about @patty_ice14 choice to leave. Proud of him for what he did at UK. He will find a great place"
He is not surprised that he is transferring, they worked in the off season together and he coached him even in HS. Jared knows whats going on.
He is not surprised that he is transferring, they worked in the off season together and he coached him even in HS. Jared knows whats going on.
Towles has handled his time at UK with class and integrity, regardless of good times or bad.
The same sure can't be said about many of our "fans".
The same sure can't be said about many of our "fans".
One of the silliest things I've ever read in my entire life. The only person getting out of the way of Barker is the referee while DBark is walking to the bench after yet another three-and-out.
We have a juco OL and some freshmen coming in next year. Levitt may be able to provide some stability. Although most of the time jucos need a year to adjust. Relying on freshmen OL has been a pattern of futility at UK for as long as I can remember. Next year's OL will be just as bad. Possibly worse.
OTOH, UK might actually improve at other positions. However, because of the brutal schedule, you probably won't be able to tell. We will be damn lucky to win 4 games.
I wish Jared would spill the whole story. Would be pretty enlightening, no doubt.
Good luck to Patrick. He had his moments and left us wanting more because do his potential. Problem is Drew doesn't show a lot to hang our hat on right now either. QB is 90% mental and I don't have a lot of faith in Drew mastering that part from what I've seen
I think there's a bit of saltiness at play with posters that made excuses for Towles all year . His transfer dismisses their argument entirely , he doesn't leave if everything they said is accurate . They still don't want to be wrong so now Towles is leaving a bad situation , gotcha . Normally I debate my opinion with others and move on but posters acted like such donkeys that it feels justified this time around to defend my analysis , which was spot on .
You say we need a few things, like a new defensive coordinator, a special teams coach, and an offensive line coach. That seems like a whole hell of a lot of needs for any competent coach who has control of their program. That's a reflection of the man in charge, who hired these coaches. I'm not so sure I wouldn't add a receiver coach and a defensive line coach as well. That's even more of an indictment on the head coach.
Show me a fan base with zero negativity and that's a fan base that doesn't care. This fan base has a right to be negative - I had season tickets for 12 years (have gone since I was a kid), I went back Saturday to see the new stadium (first trip back in 3 years) - as soon as UofL cut the lead to 24-14, the positive energy was zapped out of the place - fans have seen this way too many times.
is the "silliest". I do appreciate your lack of insight though.
The coaches didn,t make him throw 24 ints that said a lot of it is on the coaches too.Just the mismanagement of the games.
Real Deal- Good to see you post again. However, we are on opposite ends of Patrick Towles saga. The problem at the QB spot all year is the weak offensive line that couldn't pass block all year and thus exposed their QB's to hurried throws, bad decisions and ultimately lots of turnovers. The OLine was just not coached up all year and someone has to be held accountable.(Scharlman). Patrick will blossom at his new school and produce a senior year like Maxwell Smith has done at San Diego State(9-3)and Conference Championship game awaits him. Anyhow, I value your opinion on this matter because I am a fan of your previous posts.
Max doesn't have great stats this year. Completed 55% and threw for 1500 yards. He plays in a heavy run offense. With that said, I do like Max.
Look, I get it. The kid is frustrated. He's either incapable of learning how to read a defense and go through progressions or he's not been taught in 4 years at UK. He's inconsistent and hasn't lived up to his physical talents. I get it.
But, there's very few examples of guys who've transferred and played one year and it made a difference for the player. Usually, a kid will transfer from a P5 to a P5 and do OK but probably nothing more than he would've done had he stayed at the original school. And, who would PT transfer to? Another P5 school probably has as good or better on the roster with more years in the program. PT would be WAY behind learning the players, the system, the terminology, etc. and he's not proven, thus far, to be a quick study. This isn't Golston going from ND to FSU (and that actually didn't work out all that well for EG, either) or Russell Wilson going to WI, folks. Add to that his career stats and I just don't think it's the smart move UNLESS he just hates the staff or the other players or he's hated by the staff/other players. Honestly, he's still got a helluva chance of starting or playing significant minutes next year based on what Barker looked like the past two weeks. Don't think he can believe that he's gonna transfer and the new school is gonna be chomping at the bit to start him immediately.
I wish him well but I think he's setting himself up for disappointment.
But, there's very few examples of guys who've transferred and played one year and it made a difference for the player. Usually, a kid will transfer from a P5 to a P5 and do OK but probably nothing more than he would've done had he stayed at the original school. And, who would PT transfer to? Another P5 school probably has as good or better on the roster with more years in the program. PT would be WAY behind learning the players, the system, the terminology, etc. and he's not proven, thus far, to be a quick study. This isn't Golston going from ND to FSU (and that actually didn't work out all that well for EG, either) or Russell Wilson going to WI, folks. Add to that his career stats and I just don't think it's the smart move UNLESS he just hates the staff or the other players or he's hated by the staff/other players. Honestly, he's still got a helluva chance of starting or playing significant minutes next year based on what Barker looked like the past two weeks. Don't think he can believe that he's gonna transfer and the new school is gonna be chomping at the bit to start him immediately.
I wish him well but I think he's setting himself up for disappointment.
I think he will go the direction of a Max Smith and look for a mid major program. Take Bowling Green as an example. They are losing their starting QB and have arguably the most explosive offense in the country. If he can find a situation like that, it will be a good one for him as any decent QB (and I think he can be a decent QB next year somewhere else) can excel in that offense.
I think your wrong. I think if he is smart about where he goes he could at the very least show off some ability and become a career backup in the NFL a few years!
He has a lot of the tools he needs, but he hasn't had great coaching yet, and hopefully he gets it.
He has a lot of the tools he needs, but he hasn't had great coaching yet, and hopefully he gets it.